Feat vs Victory

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Feat

Top 3,000 (common) C1 noun

Victory

Top 2,000 (common) B2 noun

Most common: Victory

	Feat	Victory
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 /["/fiːt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/fiːt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈvɪktəri/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈvɪktəri/"]/
Meaning	An achievement or something amazing done.	Winning a game or competition.
Example	The tunnel is a remarkable feat of engineering.	The team celebrated their hard-earned victory at the championship finals.
Register	Neutral	Neutral
How common	Top 3,000 (common)	Top 2,000 (common)
CEFR level	C1	B2
Part of speech	noun	noun
Collocations	amazing, astonishing, brilliant, accomplish, achieve, do, feat of	big, famous, glorious, achieve, capture, clinch, celebration, parade, party, victory against, victory for, victory over, snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
Antonyms	failure, defeat	defeat, loss
Common mistakes	Confused with 'feet' when pluralizing., Using in informal contexts where 'achievement' would be better., Mixing up 'feat' with 'feature' which has a different meaning.	'Victory' is often confused with 'defeat' as antonyms., Some learners use 'victory' as a verb, which it is not., Mixing up 'victory' with similar-sounding words such as 'victorious'.
Usage notes	Use 'feat' when talking about remarkable accomplishments, particularly in arts, sports, or science. It’s more appropriate in formal contexts than casual conversations.	Use 'victory' in contexts related to competitions, sports, battles, or achievements. It’s generally neutral but can feel more formal in written contexts. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler terms like 'win' may suffice.

See it in real clips

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

The victory at Helm's Deep does not

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

...into victory.

House Of Cards › S1 E1

by how he or she enjoys victory,

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

The victory at Helm's Deep does not

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

...into victory.

Victory

Frequently asked questions: Feat vs Victory

What's the difference between Feat and Victory?

Feat: An achievement or something amazing done. Victory: Winning a game or competition.

Which is more common: Feat and Victory?

Victory is the most common in everyday English.

Which is more advanced: Feat and Victory?

Feat is the highest level, at C1, on the CEFR scale.

Are Feat and Victory the same CEFR level?

Feat: C1, Victory: B2 on the CEFR scale.

What part of speech are Feat and Victory?

Feat: noun, Victory: noun.

Can you show an example of each?

Feat: The tunnel is a remarkable feat of engineering. Victory: The team celebrated their hard-earned victory at the championship finals.

Can I use Feat and Victory interchangeably?

Not always. Feat and Victory are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.